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, the fifth tier of the Scottish football pyramid system. Edinburgh City were the defending champions but could not defend their title after being promoted to

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. East Stirlingshire became the first club to join the league via relegation from the

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, having lost the League Two play-off against Edinburgh City. Threave Rovers declined the opportunity to re-apply for membership following their bottom place finish the previous season and instead rejoined the

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. Hawick Royal Albert and Civil Service Strollers joined the league from the

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to bring the number of clubs to 16 for the first time. The league was won with two matches still to play by

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on 1 April 2017 after they defeated Gala Fairydean Rovers 6–1.

defeated the winners of the 2016–17 Highland Football League (Buckie Thistle) in the League Two play-offs semi-finals, but lost to

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on penalties in the final.

Teams

The following teams have changed division since the 2015–16 season.

To Lowland League

Transferred from East of Scotland League * Civil Service Strollers * Hawick Royal Albert Relegated from League Two * East Stirlingshire

From Lowland League

Promoted to League Two * Edinburgh City Relegated to South of Scotland League * Threave Rovers

League table

Results

Lowland League play-off

A play-off was due to take place between the winners of the 2016–17 East of Scotland Football League (Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale) and the 2016–17 South of Scotland Football League (Edusport Academy). However Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale did not meet the required licensing criteria therefore Edusport Academy were promoted automatically to replace Preston Athletic.

References

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